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The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science
Rs. 2,990.00
Norman Doidge
An utterly wonderful book – without question one of the most important books about the brain you will ever read; yet it is beautifully written, immensely approachable, and full of humanity. Its message is one of hope: it is not just our brains that shape our thinking, but our thinking that, very definitely, shapes our brains.
Doidge has identified a tidal shift in basic science and a potential one in medicine. The implications are monumental — Penny Wark ― The Times
A remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain — Oliver Sacks ― author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
A wonderful and engaging way of re-imagining what kind of creatures we are — Jeanette Winterson ― The Guardian
The power of positive thinking finally gains scientific credibility. Miracle-making stuff –– Abigail Zuger ― The New York Times
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Title: The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science
Author: Norman Doidge
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 448
Weight: 326g
Published Year:2008
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 978-0122622748
Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.5 x 19.8 cm
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